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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
4
Odd compilation from the Watauga Democrat focusing on courtroom questions about a woman's age, then shifts to social guidance for women and young men. Includes remarks on politeness, independence, and the value of gentlemanly manners, plus tobacco industry notes on costs and market dynamics in the South.
Carnegie advice outlines frugal habits and work ethic for young men emphasizing focus, initiative, thrift, and avoiding speculation or endorsements. The column lists moral guidance on employment and personal conduct, then shifts to Greenville child health notes and Greeneville Re Chamberlain’s tablets claim to cure biliousness and headaches, with brief cautions about product use.
The News and Observer notes a fine array of Revolutionary War monuments at Guilford Battle Ground Park near Greensboro. It highlights a possible unique NC memorial to the signers of the Declaration and reports strong local support to expand monuments for a complete commemoration of North Carolina’s role in the Revolution.
A little book notes North Carolina tops for large nuggets with the Reed mine in Cabarrus County leading in size value and quantity. Nearby Montgomery County mines also yielded famous nuggets while Alaska Klondike and Transvaal trails trail behind. The Reed mine produced gems up to 28 pounds and multiple other large pieces. Also reported is a successful penny retrieval from a choking three year old in Winston via X rays. An Oregon farmer anecdote laments the burden of a busy wife.
In India thousands die from famine while in America people suffer from indigestion. The ad claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat and instantly relieves and permanently cures all stomach troubles. Mor etg and Farthing. Buchanan and Johnson.
A resident of Cherokee Iowa named 0 M Collier suffered a severe attack through his kidneys leaving him unable to bend or sit without pain. After trying Electric Bitters he reports a dramatic recovery, praising the medicine for backache kidney trouble and blood purification. Available for 50 at Blackburns.
Mr H H Black, village blacksmith of Grahamaville, Sullivan Co New York, reports his five year old son’s croup improves with Chamberlain's cough remedy. He praises its mucus dissolving action and safety for all ages. The note also mentions Democrats set to endure four more years of prosperity despite hustling.
The ad warns that counterfeit DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Snive products mimic the genuine salve but contain skin irritants. It urges using the original DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for piles injuries and skin diseases, naming Moretz & Farthing Buchanan and Johnson as associates.
The catalog lists three academic courses leading to degrees and professional courses in law medicine and pharmacy. A summer school for teachers charges 60 dollars tuition with scholarships and loans for the needy. Free tuition is offered to ministry candidates minister's sons and teachers. 512 students besides 161 in summer school. 88 teachers in the faculty. Address P Venable president Chapel Hill North Carolina for catalogues and information.
W. L. Corrry advertises a fine lot of fruit trees including apples peaches pears prunes and grape vines suited to the local climate. Trees delivered from three to six feet tall with about normal prices compared to other nurseries. For details contact W. L. Corrry Moretz North Carolina.
The snippet critiques political parties and predicts continued campaigning before four more years pass. It also offers medical advice on treating bunions and corns with warm water, pare, pain balm, and plaster. Blackburn sells the balm.
An advertisement proclaims Dr C W PuPus a specialist in catarrh cancer and tumor treatment at Sholl's Mills North Carolina. It touts an 80 minute extirpation procedure removing parasites causing catarrh with a money back guarantee and refunds if no cure. The notice mentions rapid healing and non bed confinement.
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